Mold in Rental Property in San Diego

12/10/2019 (Permalink)

When mold or microbial growth cause damage in your business, make sure to call SERVPRO of Mission Valley East.

SERVPRO of Mission Valley presents: Mold in Rental Property

Mold:

• grows from mold spores
• spores are too small to see unaided
• spores can survive harsh environments for many years
• can grow almost anywhere 
• needs to have only
• above-freezing temperatures
• protein, such as in animal dander, skin cells, wood, plaster, carpet
• moisture (high humidity is enough)
• grows rapidly
• damages property
• has a bad smell
• is unsightly

If you have a small amount of mold on a dish, you can clean it. You can even throw it away. However, if you have a large amount of mold, you need licensed mold remediation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a “large amount” as 10 square feet or more.

SERVPRO of Mission Valley East is licensed in mold remediation.

Talk to your landlord if you think he/she should hire licensed professionals. If the landlord disagrees:

• Contact the San Diego housing authority  
• Review your lease about your rights and responsibilities

Links:

https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/fema_mold_brochure_english.pdf